Awards
Rosewood Sand Hill Continues To Set The Standard In Ultra-Luxury Hospitality in Forbes Travel Guide's 2025 Star Ratings
Rosewood Sand Hill receives prestigious five-star distinction, recognized as one of the world's top luxury hotels in Northern California
MENLO PARK | February 13, 2025 – Rosewood Sand Hill proudly upholds its reputation as a global leader in ultra-luxury hospitality, earning the esteemed Five-Star status in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Star Ratings. As the premier global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises, Forbes Travel Guide honors establishments that deliver exceptional service and unparalleled excellence.
This distinguished accolade reaffirms Rosewood Sand Hill’s position among the finest hospitality destinations worldwide. Through impeccable personalized service, refined sophistication, and a deep connection to the region’s heritage, Rosewood Sand Hill continues to redefine luxury in Northern California. This is Rosewood Sand Hill’s 10thth consecutive win, underscoring its unwavering commitment to excellence.
“We are honored to once again receive the prestigious Five-Star distinction from Forbes Travel Guide. This recognition is a testament to our dedicated team’s commitment to providing unparalleled luxury, exceptional service, and a truly memorable experience for our guests. At Rosewood Sand Hill, we take great pride in delivering personalized hospitality that reflects the beauty and spirit of Northern California.”
Philip Meyer, Managing Director of Rosewood Sand Hill
Since its debut, Rosewood Sand Hill has been an iconic sanctuary for discerning travelers, offering world-class accommodations, innovative dining experiences at Madera, and rejuvenating spa treatments.
Designed to harmonize with its picturesque surroundings, the property’s lush gardens, expansive views, and thoughtfully curated guest experiences make it a benchmark of luxury hospitality. Rosewood Sand Hill is one of sixteen Rosewood hotels, restaurants, and spas recognized with the Five-Star distinction in 2025. To determine the ratings, Forbes Travel Guide’s highly trained inspectors visit and evaluate each experience against up to 900 standards, encompassing topics including gracious service, sense of luxury, guest comfort, sustainability, and more. The standards are refined annually, ensuring that the Five-Star winners reflect the very best of modern, ultra-luxury hospitality.
For a comprehensive list of the 2025 Five-Star award recipients, please visit Forbes Travel Guide's website.
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About Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Our anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world’s best experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it through our independent inspection process. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, please visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.
About Rosewood
Rosewood is an ever-evolving global collection of hotels, resorts, and residences, born through the discovery of remarkable places. With 42 one-of-a-kind destinations, each property celebrates the culture and community that shapes it, upholding the ideal of hospitality as mutually revitalizing. Every detail is intricately woven to tell the story of the place, offering unexpected moments of discovery and connection. Rosewood Residences extends this spirit, inspiring a life where belonging and curiosity enrich every day.
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About Rosewood Sand Hill
Rosewood Sand Hill is the modern clubhouse for Silicon Valley; a trusted retreat for visionaries where well-being is a way of life. Tucked into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Menlo Park, California, the escape is shaped by its surroundings, blurring the lines between indoors and out. Accommodation spans 121 rooms, including 31 suites, alongside six unique Rosewood Residences; each an expression of its Northern Californian setting. The retreat invites guests to spend time with intention. Whether by the bar, at the fire or on the terrace, dining is refined but relaxed, grounded in region and season. Finnish saunas, basalt and limestone clad steam rooms and sound baths at Asaya Spa recalibrate energy and sharpen focus, while curated speaker series and personalized cycling routes inspire creative thought and meaningful connection.
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